The Head of AML will be responsible for establishing, implementing and overseeing the bank's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) framework, ensuring compliance with applicable UAE federal legislation, CBUAE regulations, regulatory guidelines and international standards.

The role will provide strategic direction and oversight of the bank's financial crime compliance framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, sanctions and other financial crime risks.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), law enforcement authorities and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Professional AML/Financial Crime certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML, CFCS or equivalent would be highly advantageous.

• Additional qualifications in risk management, compliance or financial crime investigation would be an advantage.

Experience

• 12–15+ years of relevant experience in banking or financial services, with substantial experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance and regulatory compliance.

• At least 5 years in a senior AML leadership or management position within a UAE bank or a recognised international banking institution.

• Strong knowledge of CBUAE AML/CFT/CPF regulations, UAE federal AML legislation and FATF recommendations.

• Demonstrated experience in managing AML frameworks, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD/EDD and suspicious transaction reporting.

• Experience dealing directly with CBUAE regulatory inspections, AML audits and regulatory remediation exercises.

• Proven experience managing AML teams and engaging with senior management, Board committees and regulatory authorities.